Bridal and Brands Buyer

Ben Bridge Jeweler; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee merchandise discounts

Paid training

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday

401(k) with company match

Deeply discounted ORCA card

Job summary

Ben Bridge Jeweler is seeking a Bridal and Brands Buyer to curate an exceptional assortment of fine jewelry, engagement rings, and luxury brands. This role blends product discernment with strong commercial acumen to shape a compelling merchandising strategy that drives growth.

The Buyer will cultivate relationships with world-renowned houses, lead assortment planning, and collaborate across teams to deliver a premier luxury experience for clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business, Marketing, or related field.
• 3+ years as a retail buyer in luxury/multi-channel environment.
• Experience managing luxury brand relationships and negotiating with vendor partners.
• Strong assortment planning, inventory forecasting, and open-to-buy knowledge.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and retail reporting tools.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional partners and lead through collaboration.
• Passion for luxury products, client experience, brand development, and emerging trends.
• Willingness to travel domestically 6–8 times per year and occasional international travel.
• Onsite attendance required five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with luxury jewelry brands and partners.
• Develop category, assortment, inventory, and growth strategies aligned with demand and market trends.
• Curate product assortments balancing brand prestige, exclusivity, and performance.
• Lead merchandising initiatives, product knowledge programs, and training for store teams.
• Analyze sales, gross margin, inventory productivity, sell-through, and other KPIs to guide decisions.
• Use reporting and customer insights to influence purchasing strategies for senior leadership.
• Collaborate with Merchandise Planning on open-to-buy, forecasting, and reviews.
• Work with Store Ops and E‑Commerce to optimize omnichannel assortments.
• Support launches, storytelling, events, and growth opportunities with Marketing and vendors.
• Lead multiple initiatives with strong execution and attention to detail.
• Mentor junior buyers and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.

Skills

Luxury retail buying

Brand relationships

Open-to-buy forecasting

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional influence

Travel availability

Onsite presence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Merchandising/Business/Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Retail reporting tools

Job description

We have been in business for over 110 years and we are proud to be a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. Ben Bridge Jeweler has over thirty stores, across the United States. We are committed to serving our customers with a quality experience and jewelry that will be treasured for generations. Jewelry is more than just an adornment. It is a means of expression, love, personality, and history. Its meaning only grows with time. We don’t sell to a customer just once; we want to be their jeweler for life!

Ben Bridge Jeweler is seeking a Bridal and Brands Buyer to join our team.

Job Summary

The Bridal & Brand Buyer is responsible for curating and driving an exceptional assortment of fine jewelry, engagement rings, bridal collections, and prestigious luxury brands. Blending a discerning eye for product with strong commercial acumen, this role shapes a compelling merchandise strategy that inspires clients, strengthens brand partnerships, and delivers sustainable growth.

As a steward of the Ben Bridge luxury experience, the Buyer cultivates relationships with world-renowned jewelry houses, identifies emerging opportunities, and leverages market insights to create distinctive assortments that resonate with today’s luxury consumer. Through thoughtful assortment planning, inventory management, and strategic brand development, this role reinforces Ben Bridge’s position as a premier destination for fine jewelry, bridal, and exceptional client experiences. T

Responsibilities Include

• Cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with luxury jewelry brands and key vendor partners, serving as a trusted ambassador of the Ben Bridge brand.
• Develop and execute category, assortment, inventory, and growth strategies that align with customer demand, luxury market trends, and financial objectives.
• Curate compelling product assortments that balance brand prestige, innovation, exclusivity, and business performance.
• Lead the development and communication of merchandise initiatives, product knowledge programs, and training materials that empower store teams and elevate the client experience.
• Analyze sales performance, gross margin, inventory productivity, sell-through, conversion, average transaction value, and other key metrics to identify opportunities and drive informed business decisions.
• Leverage reporting, analytics, and customer insights to influence purchasing strategies and present actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
• Partner closely with Merchandise Planning to manage open-to-buy, forecasting, business reviews, and inventory investments that support financial and strategic goals.
• Collaborate with Store Operations and E-Commerce teams to optimize assortments, expand digital selling opportunities, and deliver a seamless omnichannel luxury experience.
• Work cross-functionally with Marketing and vendor partners to support product launches, storytelling initiatives, events, and strategic growth opportunities.
• Effectively lead multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high standard of execution, organization, and attention to detail.
• Support the Senior Director of Jewelry through training, coaching, and mentoring members of the buying team while fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position will oversee Assistant Buyers and Store Service Associates, providing leadership, development, and day-to-day guidance to support team and business objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business, Marketing, or a related field; equivalent professional experience considered.
• 3+ years of experience as a retail Buyer in a multi-channel or omnichannel environment, preferably within luxury retail, fine jewelry, or premium branded goods.
• Experience managing luxury brand relationships and negotiating with vendor partners preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in assortment planning, inventory management, forecasting, and open-to-buy processes.
• Strong analytical capabilities with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and retail reporting tools.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional partners and lead through collaboration.
• Passion for luxury products, client experience, brand development, and emerging consumer trends.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.
• Ability to travel domestically 6-8 times per year and periodically internationally travel approximately every other year.
• Onsite attendance required five days per week to perform essential functions involving interactive behaviors with co-workers, managers, and internal and external partners.

Range: $95,000 - $115,000 per year

Fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges. Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience levels, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This position offers benefits that include employee merchandise discounts, paid training, Employee Assistance Program and paid time off, such as: vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement and jury duty. Our benefits program includes medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible savings accounts, company paid life insurance, STD and LTD as well as voluntary programs such as pet insurance and supplemental life insurance. Additionally, Ben Bridge Jeweler offers a 401(k) plan with a company match. For this location a deeply discounted monthly ORCA card is available.

Ben Bridge Jeweler is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affliative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by applicable law.

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